I talked with Mushky about her four hospital births and how different each experience was. We discuss epidurals, Pitocin, finding supportive people, and preparing for labor without expecting everything to go according to plan. Mushky also shares what she learned about listening to her body, being flexible during birth, and giving herself time to recover afterward. In this episode: Mushky’s different hospital birth experiences Epidurals, Pitocin, and changing plans How support can affect labor Preparing for birth and postpartum recovery, with patience You deserve to go into your birth feeling confident, informed, and ready to own it. But knowing what you want and actually feeling confident enough to make it happen are two different things. That's where birth preparation comes in. Through Practical Hypnobirthing, we work on transforming your specific fears into bitachon, finding the tools that actually work for you, and learning how to speak up for yourself, even when things don't go as planned. Not just inspiration. Actual preparation. Ready to take ownership of your birth? Explore Keys to Birth or book a 15-minute call to see what kind of preparation is right for you. Batya Kahn Doula | Childbirth Educator | Certified Kallah Teacher Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: keystobirth.com Instagram: instagram.com/KeysToBirth

Henny is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and Body Ready Method Pro and Teacher. We took some time to chat about all the aspects of having your best hospital birth, cuz it's definitely accessible and definitely not one size fits all! To reach Henny call or text 347-871-2955 or email [email protected] Hey, it's Batya and I am here to support you! Get your free 15 minute fear processing session: Click here Become the Birth Creator Queen Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/bassykahn Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, CBE, CD

Naomi Drucker, a certified nurse midwife, joins to share her birth experiences, advice on preparing for birth and advocating for your choices. We also discuss the realities of birth, navigating hospital transfers, and empowering women in their birth journeys. What's in this episode:Naomi’s birth story and how it inspired her to pursue midwiferyThe importance of communication with healthcare providers and asking questionsPreparing for unmedicated, home, and twin birthsTransfer planningThe significance of Bitachon and owning your birth experience to reduce traumaThe postpartum care, including managing afterbirth pains and interventionsDiscussions about C-sections, inductions, and hospital interventions Resources Mentioned: Kosher After Ease Herbal Blend Get in touch with Naomi: losangelesmidwives.comInstagram.com/naomidruckernursemidwifeInstagram.com/losangelesmidwives What would it feel like to know, for a fact, that you are making the perfect choices for YOUR birth? What if I told you that the secret is within you? You actually know exactly what it is that you need to do for your birth. Because you tried outsourcing this to your doctor, tried to be on the same page... and it's just not there. The answer is that you have it deep inside of you. But sometimes it's just too deep, and the noise from the outside is just too loud. How do you sift through it and actually find your inner voice? Click here for your 15-minute session so that we can really go deep- one-to-one. I have a limited number of these sessions where we can figure out what it is that you actually need for your birth. I will see you there. Get your Keys to Birth Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: keystobirth.com Instagram: instagram.com/KeysToBirth Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, Birth Educator, and Doula

In this birth story, I had an incredible conversation with Tsippy Kraus. Tsippy is a mother of 7, Childbirth Educator and Birth Trauma Release Practitioner. She has a ton of personal and professional experience in the field and she's sharing her wisdom in this episode. Listen in and you'll understand what to do if your birth goes faster than you expect and how to navigate he hospital system in a whole new way. To learn more from Tsippy and her expertise, visit birthjourneysonline.com and check out all her offerings. Hey, it's Batya and I would love to hear from you! Watch the free class- The Birth Creator Triangle by clicking here Become the Birth Creator Queen by clicking here Phone number/ whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/@torahbirthing Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, CBE, CD

Four births, three at a birth center and one at home, and four very different experiences! In this episode, I talk with Chaya Stern about what led her to choose out-of-hospital birth, how each experience shaped her next birth, and what she learned along the way. We get into fast labors, birth center policies, coping with pain, informed consent, and her fourth birth at home, which included a shoulder dystocia. Chaya also shares how she became a feeding therapist and started Eaters and Feeders. Timestamps 02:00 | Chaya's journey into feeding therapy 10:07 | Why she chose out-of-hospital birth 12:34 | Preparing for her first birth 18:18 | Her first birth center water birth 23:49 | Her incredibly fast second birth 28:04 | Coping with labor pain 38:18 | Her third birth and the 24-hour deadline 56:01 | Why she chose home birth 60:40 | Home birth midwifery care 63:14 | Her fourth birth at home 68:29 | Shoulder dystocia and informed consent Connect with Chaya Chaya Stern is an occupational therapist and founder of Eaters and Feeders, helping families navigate picky eating and feeding challenges. Email: [email protected]: @eatersandfeeders | @thishilltoplife You deserve to go into your birth feeling confident, informed, and ready to own it. But knowing what you want and actually feeling confident enough to make it happen are two different things. That's where birth preparation comes in. Through Practical Hypnobirthing, we work on transforming your specific fears into bitachon, finding the tools that actually work for you, and learning how to speak up for yourself, even when things don't go as planned. Not just inspiration. Actual preparation. Ready to take ownership of your birth? Explore Keys to Birth or book a 15-minute call to see what kind of preparation is right for you. Batya Kahn Doula | Childbirth Educator | Certified Kallah Teacher Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: keystobirth.com Instagram: instagram.com/KeysToBirth

If you asked women what their favorite phase of labor is, many will tell you theirs is pushing. Because you have control and you feel like something is happening finally. But is that really the best way? What's the key to labor and pushing? There are lots of tools and techniques to help. For example: pelvic floor pt and breathing techniques, but the key is trust. Join me and share your thoughts. I would love to get your feedback! Join the Torah Motherhood: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CNJGs9WmUid6NtgX2uDakP Find me on instagram: instagram.com/@torahbirthing [email protected] For a birth consult: https://calendly.com/torahbirthing/birth-prep

Chava Green holds a PhD in Religion from Emory University and a BA in Women’s and Gender Studies from Rutgers University. Her work explores gender and Hasidic thought with a focus on embodiment, femininity, and the spiritual role of women in Judaism. She is a writer, public speaker, and educator. She lives with her husband and children in Philadelphia, PA. Website: www.thehasidicfeminist.com IG: @thehasidicfeminist Preorder Chava's book I have a question for you: What would it feel like to know, for a fact, that you are making the perfect choices for your birth? What if I told you that the secret is within you? You actually know exactly what it is that you need to do for your birth. Because you tried outsourcing this to your doctor, and tried to understand, and tried to feel good and be on the same page... and it's just not there. The answer is that you have it deep inside of you. But sometimes it's just too deep, and the noise from the outside is just too loud. How do you sift through it and actually find your inner voice? Click here for your 15-minute session so that we can really go deep- one-to-one. I have a limited number of these sessions where we can figure out what it is that you actually need for your birth. I will see you there. Become the Birth Creator Queen Whatsapp: 929-430-4838 Email: [email protected] Website: torahbirthing.com Instagram: instagram.com/bassykahn Batya Kahn, Certified Kallah teacher, CBE, CD